A Gift from Saint Francis: The First Creche
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| Rating | : | 4.75 (799 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0688065031 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 162 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Miryam Shoresh said Saint Francis and His Gift of the Creche. This story is half about the life of Saint Francis and half about how the first creche came to be. The first part of the book covers Francis' love for the poor, separation from his father, preaching to the birds, and his love of Christmas, which leads into the second half about his creating the first Creche. The pictures are beautiful and simple eart. True Happiness Comes not From Money, but From Loving God and Feeling Loved by Him White Fang "A Gift From Saint Francis - The First Creche" is an 8 1/4 inch by 10 1/4 inch 26 page beautifully illustrated children's picture book. Every other page is a full page, full color painting by Michele Lemieux. The book has a full color pictorial cover and matching dust jacket portraying the Nativity with Saint Francis overlooking it. The pictorial cov. The First Creche is a beautiful book which any St. Francis lover should have in his or her library! plyons5 If you have or plan to visit Grechio, Italy, the place of the first cheche, this is the book for you!
Traces the life of the Italian who turned his back on his family's wealth to help the poor and teach about God. Discusses Francis' role in the making of the first cráeche.
From Publishers Weekly Cole lovingly re-creates the story of the young man from Assisi who turned his back on his parents' wealth in order to be closer to God. Cole does not preach, but lets the real humanity of this man emerge clearly. Highly recommended as a Christmas gift, this work will encourage readers to reflect on the beauty and true meaning of the holiday season. This moving portrait of Brother Francis's selfless way of life, his concerns for those less fortunate than himself, the love he lavished on birds and animals--all of these elements are effectively presented in a straightforward, inspirational style. Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc. All ages. Lemieux's glowing, medieval-style paintings are a perfect complement, and her flattened perspective and burnished palette are appropriate to the period. . Brother Francis finds a special way to bring the Christmas story to life when, with the aid of a few villagers, he restages the